I noted down a few things when I watched the documentary about Sea Biscuits (SB), one of the fastest horses.
- SB wasn't a looker, a little short and somewhat chubby, but he displayed speed when he wanted to run.
- SB was owned by the richest woman at the time, a Vanderbilt, I think
- Vanderbilt hired the best, a trainer who won Triple Crown.
- SB was untrainable under this trainer, as he bit and kicked the jockeys.
- SB was sold to his second owner, who owned a car dealership and was trained by a cowboy with minimal racehorses experience.
- This cowboy figured out that SB was different, and he ....
- Let SB sleep lying down until noon, no morning training.
- Double the size of his stall, and put an old mare, a monkey, and some dogs as company.
- Changed his diet.
- The rest was history.
Wilson ain't SB, but he also needs his own unconventional setup and training. Not sure if he is getting it now.